Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,504, 60,036 and 23,632
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,504, 60,036 and 23,632 is: 32,612.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,504 : 60,036 = 23,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,504/60,036 = 23,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,504x = 60,036 × 23,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,504x = 1,418,770,752 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,418,770,752/43,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,612.42
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